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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 802.32 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 802.32 and 361.80 is: 542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 802.32 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/802.32 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 802.32 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 290,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,279.38/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.74

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